Hilary Flynn at the junction of Summerley Lane and Felpham Way, the site of the proposed road improvements. Picture by Kate Shemilt. ks190011-1

However, a county council spokesman said the Summerley Lane/Felpham Way junction was identified as ‘needing improvement’ by the Felpham Parish Council and councillor Flynn, and confirmed that a new mini roundabout is to be built to help drivers exit the side road.

Hilary told the Observer that the suggestion was made after a parish council consultation, with junctions listed in priority order.

She said: “A lot of people asked for something to be done. The queuing on this junction is ridiculous.

“You can’t see past the junction at all.”

Responding to concerns from Observer readers, Hilary said that the works will be funded from developer contributions, with the money divided between Middleton-on-sea and Felpham parish councils.

She also stressed that Felpham Parish Council has no control over any works made to Comet Corner or the Oystercatcher junction.

“Works to those junctions would come from the money given to Middleton-on-sea,” she explained.

The Observer has contacted the West Sussex County Council for an update on the plans.

The county council has already said the planned new mini roundabout at Summerley Lane/Felpham Way was included in an improvement scheme, aimed at reducing the impact of increased traffic from new developments in the area.

It added: “It will make it easier for traffic movements in and out of Summerley Lane, improve safety for those making a right turn out of the junction and help reduce traffic speeds in this part of Felpham Way.”